LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — Two neighborhoods in Lower Merion Township have been ranked among the best places to live in the United States, according to a new list from Niche.
Now in its 11th year, the ranking from the data-driven platform Niche helps everyone from young people just starting their careers or families to retirees decide where they want to live. The report analyzes places of various sizes, including cities with populations of 100,000 or more, suburbs and neighborhoods.
And in Lower Merion, it was Ardmore and Penn Wynne that were featured on the list, and with high ranks.
“Living in Ardmore offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes,” Niche wrote. “In Ardmore there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Ardmore and residents tend to be liberal.”
Penn Wynne, which touts a population of 6,200, has a median home value of $532,200, as well as a median rent price of $2,291
“In Penn Wynne there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks,” Niche said. “Many retirees live in Penn Wynne and residents tend to have moderate political views.”
Niche noted the public schools in Ardmore and Penn Wynne are highly rated.
The rankings are based on a wide range of public data sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, combined with millions of resident reviews.
Niche said it analyzed thousands of communities to compile this year’s ranking. Community attributes considered in developing the list included the health of the local housing market, neighborhood diversity, area public schools and walkability, among others. (More on methodology.)
According to the ranking, the five best places to live in the United States are: Colonial Village, VA; Atlantic Station, GA; Chesterbrook, PA; Harbour Island, FL; City Center, CA.
See the full list of the best places to live in America online here.